2018-2019: Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

About Caliber Schools
Our mission at Caliber Schools is to shift the experiences, expectations, and outcomes for students in historically underserved communities. We provide students with a challenging and engaging personalized education that equips them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in competitive colleges, careers, and communities. Caliber graduates will be academically college ready ; have emotional intelligence or 'EQ'; be critical thinkers , and have the skills and desire to be changemakers in their communities and the world.
Caliber's four graduate pillars-- Heart, Smart, Think, Act --guide our work. Caliber teaches computer science as a core academic subject K-8th grade to directly challenge the inequitable presence of women and underrepresented minorities in the computer science industry. We are a community-based organization and celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve.  Our parents are active partners; frequently engaging through school events, restorative practices, and academic support.
We are looking for educators and leaders who want the opportunity to use their voice to build something new; to be a part of a team that's building something from the ground up. Our first school, Beta Academy in Richmond, CA, opened in 2014 and is now a fully grown K-8 serving 800 students.  ChangeMakers Academy in Vallejo, CA opened in fall 2016.  ChangeMakers now serves almost 500 students, TK-4th and 6th/7th grades and will be fully grown in 2018. We plan to open additional schools in 2018-2021 as we grow to nearly 4,000 seats K-12 in the Bay Area.
Position  Summary
We are looking for a compassionate and exceptional Transitional Kindergarten ( TK ) teacher to join our team! You will lead your own cohort of 15 students with the support of an instructional assistant. You will be encouraged and supported to lead engaging, personalized, and rigorous lessons that integrate our four pillars: Heart, Smart, Think, and Act. You will use data to drive your instruction, regularly assessing student learning to ensure that each child's personalized learning plan addresses their unique needs and goals for growth. You'll equitably support the development of each child through restorative practices and social-emotional learning strategies. You will build meaningful relationships with families because you believe they are partners, and play a critical role in student success.
You will also receive weekly training and support through high-quality professional development and tailored one-on-one coaching.
Responsibilities

• Facilitate students' mastery of academic standards through long-term planning, daily and weekly lesson plans, and execution of rigorous and engaging daily instruction.
• Facilitate a Blended Learning Model using technology tools as part of instruction.  Develop expertise with technological tools that drive student learning.
• Facilitate small group instruction with students working towards targeted outcomes.
• Design and use assessment data to refine instructional practices and personalize learning for each student.
• Consistently integrate coaching feedback.
• Implement and support school-wide social-emotional programming and restorative practices.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with students, families, and colleagues.
• Approach professional development with commitment and reflection.
• Fulfill other professional obligations as needed with enthusiasm, commitment, and flexibility.

Qualifications
Experience:

• 2 or more years of teaching experience, preferably in a high performing school driving excellent student outcomes.
• Experience working in early education settings (TK-2nd Grade)
• Preferred experience with social-emotional learning, restorative practices and early childhood education.
• Experience integrating technology into the classroom.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid California State Teaching Credential or equivalent and transferable teaching license from another state
• Intern credential accepted
• Early Childhood education background 

 
To Apply
Apply today at  http://www.caliberschools.org/careers.html
 
Caliber Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.